Houthi offensive toward Bab el-Mandeb kills 100, threatens key strait

Iran-backed Houthi forces have escalated an offensive against Yemeni government forces since Thursday, with at least 100 killed as they push toward the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The advance threatens a critical chokepoint for global oil and container shipping, though control of the strait itself remains uncertain. This marks a significant escalation in the Yemen conflict with direct implications for maritime security and energy transit.